"Sanchis," Diamond only weighing fifty  33 kt. However, because of its pure and transparent, processed into the double flower form particularly likable, especially the many vicissitudes, who has French, English, Portuguese, Dutch king's favorite Asian countries, the European campaign and disputes many of the witness and the source, hence its name Anti-better than many much larger diamond. Even today, the French government still regard it as a treasure and heritage protection, always worried about it being stolen away. engagement rings settings

 

Sanchis diamonds produced in India, was brought to Europe. It is said that it is the famous Dutch craftsman Bekem polished gem diamonds, the first one. At first, it is bold and Charles Duke of Burgundy. In 1447 the Duke was killed after the Battle of Nancy, which fall into the hands of a soldier. Soldiers do not know is valuable, only sold a gold coin on the priest. This pastor did not know why things diamond, that is the general decorations, selling for three gold coins (some say a half gold). ghd straighteners

 

Mid-sixteenth century, diamond is the Portuguese national Creativity as income. Anton short of money, to 20,000 kilograms of silver the price of its collateral to a Frenchman. Was unable to redeem, simply bring it sold, 50,000 kilograms of silver. Soon, the French sold it to big bankers Sanchis Baron. Since then, it is the name that is the name of Baron, the world know.

 

1589, Henry III of France this drill, please Sanchis Baron by his mortgage, to raise their pay. Sanchis to send a servant to the king on the send, not the servant through Yule mountain killed when the culprits. Cheap True Religion Jeans

 

At first, people thought that the diamond has been snatched by the culprits. However, since a long time nobody has to sell it in Europe, Sanchis Baron speculated that the servant is likely to be killed before it is swallowed. He obtained the King graciously grant, opened the tomb anatomical dead hair, and sure enough in the death of this servant of the stomach to find treasure.

 

Henry IV recruiting, Sanchis diamond baron to lend him again raised mortgage rates, arming a 12,000 soldier force. Henry IV ascended the throne after the large amount of money allocated Sanchis, let him redeem the diamond. He was also appointed as financial director positions.

Soon, Sanchis, Baron King of the diamond is sold to the British King James I, son. Ying Da-Xi Wang, it fitted in a crown. 1649 James son of Charles I in the English bourgeois revolution deposed, beheaded, queen (daughter of King Henry IV) fled to France with Sanchis diamonds.

Years later, diamond is sold by the royal family, is a prince from, and the Duke in turn sold it to Cardinal Mazarin. Mazarin died intestate, will be donated to Louis Best Replica Watches For Sale



XIV Sanchis diamonds. Thus, it became a French crown ornaments, from generation to generation. King Louis XVI was overthrown in 1792, the National Association of the royal family decided to sell some treasures. But "Sanchis," and the other a slightly smaller "Ray to" diamond treasures handed down by department, not the auction list.

The decision to make it two diamonds become known, became the main target criminals covet. Despite their collection at the Imperial Palace in a secret room, Palace Guard strict, or was stolen greenwood master. Because where various groups fight fiercely, "Sanchis," such as the theft of diamonds has become an excuse for politicians to attack each other. Parliament National Assembly has been suspected of secretly selling were drilling, saying the so-called stolen is only used to cover up his scandal smoke. National Assembly denied, shouting anti-thief to catch cry that Parliament, and at much noise in pitch darkness. Soon, errand when the disposal of stolen goods who was the informant, the police immediately dispatched, caught red-handed, only to calm the political storm.

Then year after year war, widespread poverty, not labor; zaibatsu exodus, resident abroad, the treasury empty, degree of difficult days of payment used, almost to the point where the mountain Qiongshan do. In 1796 the government only decided to "Sanchis" mortgaged to the Swiss banks to provide immediate remedy. The Swiss bank was also short of cash, again it is resold for a mysterious millionaire. From "Sanchis," disappeared, I do not know who fall into the hands.

Until 1830 years, it suddenly appeared: one in a French jeweler auction items to see this rarity. Russian entrepreneurs Demidov ostentatious, to 500,000 francs to buy immediately. French government see the buyer is a foreigner, that any errors in the face of France, then to Sanchis David Diamond is not allowed to drain the ground in France, sued. Fought the lawsuit for five years, until 1835, Demidov finally get the treasure. According to his later claims that he took during the proceedings of money, though can not buy a "Sanchis," but at least you can buy several smaller Name drilling. Later, While this outcome were drilled Russian history Karamzin's wife.

After that, "Sanchis," the fate of the do? Historians have not yet investigated clearly. They only know that in 1851 Spain received the hands of tycoons from Parma The diamond queen, who died before it suddenly disappeared. 100 years later, the twentieth century the late seventies, the British Astor declared that "Sanchis" in his hand, storage in a large bank safe, he is willing to While this name Diamond return to the "homeland" of France , if the price is right. But how he received regarding this drilling, always closely guarded secret. The French Government immediately responded positively, sending a archaeologist, jewelry scientists, government officials and security personnel responsible for the composition of the delegation to visit the UK diamond authenticity, negotiate directly with the Astor. This is the final confirmation of the missing year, "Sanchis," pleased at a higher price, the back to France. However, both sides did not disclose specific prices.

Twentieth century, the early eighties, the Louvre Museum in display "Sanchis," Diamond, suddenly became the center of European debate. Some people think that, given the lessons of history, this exhibition is not the original drilling, but the copy. Authorities have noncommittal, but also to increase people's suspicion and mystery diamond While this name.

 


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